Mean annual rainfall map of Maui and surrounding islands. Big Bog is located near the center of the maximum precipitation region on the eastern portion of the island. From ‘The Rainfall Atlas of ...

The heavy rainfall poses the most significant threat, prompting flood watches for the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

Kodama noted that the Big Island’s high rainfall totals largely were the result of just a few short periods of very heavy rainfall, rather than extended periods of rainfall. “I think it’s ...